Why Malone?

Why should you choose to study social work at Malone University?
 

That's a great question - one we're so glad you asked! Below are many reasons. Or if you have questions - and want to talk to a current student or professor - feel free to contact us!

• The three full-time faculty members in the Social Work department are a close-knit team who bring a wide variety of expertise to you, their students! 

   

• Janie Hoyt-Oliver has worked with older adults and in the medical system; Ken Stoltzfus has specialized in working with people with addictions, at-risk youth, and in the mental health field; and Elizabeth Patterson’s work has focused on international social work and community social work. 

   

• You’ll take classes with the same group of students for three years, developing close friendships and a strong sense of community with others who share your vision and calling.

   

• International social work is relatively new as a field, but Malone students have had incredible experiences in locations across the globe. Malone has specific partnerships and opportunities for study in Denmark, Romania, and Uganda. 

   

• You’ll have many opportunities for internships and field placement with a wide variety of populations and client systems – from hospitals to homeless shelters, correctional facilities to adoption agencies. 

   

• Two-thirds of our alumni go on to earn a master’s degree – and our students get into excellent graduate schools. Because Malone’s social work program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), graduates are eligible for advanced standing in many Master of Social Work (MSW) programs, many times allowing alumni to finish in one year of full-time study rather than two. 

   

• Our graduates pass the exam to become a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) at a rate of 81 percent; the national average is around 69 percent.